John Kerry was a little less forceful on Tuesday in denying his interest in a spot in an Obama administration than he was during the campaign and sources say he is actively seeking the job.

Speaking of the junior senator moving on, Gov. Deval Patrick is open to considering changing the law that calls for a special election to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat.

And, no, Treasurer Tim Cahill says he isn't interested in heading to Washington for an Obama post either.

Former Gov. Mitt Romney is looking forward to contributing to "rebuilding the [Republican] Party nationally."

And the Massachusetts GOP is coping with losing three seats in the state legislature.

Massachusetts broke turnout records for Election Day 2008, according to unofficial results.

State officials are trying to figure out how to implement Question 2, the successful ballot measure that would decriminalize possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.